Fan Extension Rod Installation

An extension rod also known as a down rod lowers the fan blades for a home ceiling fan when the blades would hit the side of a sloped or cathedral ceiling.

Fan extension rod installation.

The optimal mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor. Some fans placed on overly high. You may not want to drop the fan quite to the 2 1m mark this measurement is provided as a minimum this is up to personal preference. While most ceiling fans come pre packaged with a down rod it doesn t necessarily mean that the down rod is sized right for your room.

To make such placement possible fan downrods come in. So you may wish to buy an extension rod to make sure you are getting optimal performance from the fan. How to extend ceiling fan downrod wiring for a longer drop. Similarly if you have cathedral ceilings again an extension rod can make installation possible.

To make sure you are getting compatible accessories for your fan we have listed these below each fan listing. In some cases proper installation of the ceiling fan may demand a longer or shorter down rod. These can be purchased with the fan before installation takes place.